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Rural economy
High inflation looks different, hits harder, in rural America
Sep 2, 2022
Rising costs and slower-growing incomes cut small town households’ discretionary income by 38% in the last year, pressuring a way of life.
He's growing his business during a labor shortage. "I'm optimistic."
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Nov 3, 2021
R.G. Lamar of Stuckey's Corp. bought pecan-shelling and candymaking facilities in rural Georgia. There's demand, but not enough workers.
“I’ve never seen so many Help Wanted signs”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 4, 2021
A view of the strong labor market in a rural Ohio town.
Why much of Nebraska's economy remains strong despite the pandemic
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jan 19, 2021
Some businesses in Newman Grove, Nebraska, have been booming as fewer people leave town to shop. Also, the region's agriculture economy remains healthy.